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PHYS-4254: Quantum Information Technologies

Description: Quantum computing and other quantum information technologies. Differences between bit and qubit. Quantum logic gates, concept of entanglement, quantum teleportation, quantum cryptography and key distribution, quantum computing algorithms, including Deutsch-Jozsa algorithm, Grovers search algorithm, Shors factoring algorithm. Basics of public-key cryptosystems and number theory as needed to present Shors algorithm. Errors in a quantum computer and quantum error correction.

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Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: (MATH-2114 or MATH-2114H) and PHYS-2306

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Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 6

Average GPA: 3.29 (B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 34.12%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 5.07%

Sophia E Economou202354.6%26.2%11.3%1.0%1.0%6.1%3.365
Young Cao202427.3%45.5%18.2%9.1%0.0%0.0%2.941

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